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March 2015
Dual Rain Gauges
Winter Makes Presence Known During February
February 2015
Wind's Impact Under Low Humidities
Fire Danger Products On-the-Go
The Two Faces of January
January 2015
First Hollow Stem
2014 Year in Review
Winter Finally Finds December
December 2014
Hot and Cold Monthly Averages
November Snow Steals Show
November 2014
Celebration at National Weather Festival
October Rains Plentiful for Some, Scarce for Others
October 2014
Celebrating the Mesonet's 20th Anniversary
New Improvements to OK-First Program
Dry September Diminishes Drought Recovery
September 2014
Rainfall Graph as Risk Management Tool
Using the Mesonet to Encourage Responsible Outdoor Water Use
Summer Returns During August
July 2014
Storm Preparedness Kits
Fourth Annual Mesonet Weather Camp
Resurgent Spring Rains Continue in June
June 2014
Mesonet Contributes to Drought Monitor
New Mesonet Steering Committee Member
"Tame May" sees Drought Relief, Few Tornadoes
May 2014
The Mesonet on a Severe Weather Day
Be Weather-Aware and Weather-Prepared
Drought, Severe Weather Steal Headlines in April
April 2014
Surviving the Elements
Steering Committee Q&A: Steve Stadler
Dry, Cold March Brings Drought Intensification
March 2014
Climate Science Hub
Partnership with USDA Agricultural Research Service
Dry, Cold Winter Continues During February
February 2014
First Hollow Stem Model
McManus Named Oklahoma State Climatologist
Oklahoma Drought Expands During Dry January
January 2014
Android App Arrival
2014 marks 20th anniversary of Oklahoma Mesonet
Frigid December Closes Out Tumultous 2013
December 2013
Soils Benefit from Winter Precipitation
November Brings Early Taste of Winter
November 2013
Soil Temperature Sensors Changing
Soil moisture sensor also measures temperature
Familiar Pattern Remains During October
October 2013
Nitrogen Key to Better Yield
Continual Growth
Summer returns during September, Brings Taste of Fall
September 2013
Rainfall Variability
Steering Committee Q&A: Fred Carr
The Two Faces of August
August 2013
Mesonet Summer Camps
The Mesonet Returns to its Roots
An Uncommon July Brings Drought Relief
July 2013
Long-Term Average Graphs
Long-Term Average Maps
June Weather Follows Script
June 2013
Poultry Stress Management
Wringing Over the Ring
A May to Remember
May 2013
Oklahoma Mesonet Honored
Steering Committee Member Q&A: David Stensrud
Drought Relief Accompanies Cold Weather During April
April 2013
The Mesonet's Been Everywhere
City Personnel Pitch in at Mesonet Site
Arrival of Spring Fails to Rescue Dry March
March 2013
Helping Protect and Serve
February Brings Winter Storms, Drought Relief
February 2013
OK-FIRE's Widespread Impact
OK-FIRE Experiences Growth
January Defies Dry Trends
January 2013
Indicators of Icy Conditions
Will Old Man Winter Help us Ring in the New Year?
Heat and Drought Dominate 2012 Oklahoma Weather Headlines
December 2012
A Season of Giving
Creating a Natural Environment at the Mesonet Sites
Oklahoma Drought Picture Worsens During November
November 2012
Students Play an Important Role on the Mesonet Team
The Mesonet Prepares Students for the Future
October Interrupts Warm Streak, But Not Drought
October 2012
Our Home - The National Weather Center
The Oklahoma Mesonet's Calibration Lab
Late September Rains Provide Drought Relief
September 2012
New Mesonet Agriculture Website
August Wildfire Outbreak
Drought and Wildfires Plague August
August 2012
Plant Available Water
Heat and Drought Surge Once Again in Oklahoma
July Blazes to Sixth Warmest on Record as Drought Expands
July 2012
Thirsting for Knowledge
A Five-Year Forecast: 100% Chance of Meteorologists
June Ends On A Scorching Note
June 2012
20 Years in the Making: A History Lesson
A Partnership Benefitting Oklahoma Agriculture
May Ends Warmest Spring in Oklahoma History
May 2012
April Showers Bring ... Canola
Grape Black Rot Advisor
Heat, Tornadoes Dominate Weather Headlines During April
April 2012
New Forecast Section
A Strengthening Partnership
March Shatters Oklahoma Temperature Records
March 2012
Mobile Madness
Warm February Closes Out Eleventh Warmest Winter in Oklahoma
February 2012
Meeting the Needs of Oklahomans
Where the Cold Comes Sweeping Down the Plains
January Sees Mild Winter Continue in Oklahoma
January 2012
Factoring Wind Chill
Measuring Snowfall
A Year of Extremes: Oklahoma’s 2011 Weather in Review
December 2011
Tornado Strikes Mesonet Sites
Behind the Scenes
November Rains Have Drought on the Run in Oklahoma
November 2011
A Wanting Water Year
Timely Rainfall Vital for Winter Wheat
Rains Ease Drought Woes During October
September 2011
When Climate Matters
OK-First Welcomes New Leader
2011 Summer Heat
August 2011
Hot Enough For Ya?
Drought Maker, Drought Breaker
July Heat Becomes Historic
July 2011
Mesonet Weather Camp: First Annuals
Drought with an Extra Boot
Drought Flourishes During Hot, Dry June
June 2011
Serving Emergency Managers
El Reno Tornado Encounter
Tornadoes Top Weather Story During May
May 2011
Drought Disasters
"Exceptional" Drought Continues
Weather Aware: Advisories
April 2011
Up in Flames
Drought Takes Center Stage
EarthStorm Changes
March 2011
Double Punch
February Wrap-Up
Record Breaking
November 2010
On-the-go weather
Goodbye rainfall
Staying connected
May/June 2010
Oh Nuts! Preventing Pecan Scab
Explore Agweather
Optimize Fungicide Applications
April 2010
El Nino: Will it stay or go this Spring?
Colder and Wetter
Harvest History Timeline
March 2010
Oklahoma's Wet Wheat
Moisture Gauge
What is a water year?
February 2010
Agweather Unveils Drift Risks Advisor
Introducing Drift Risk Advisor
Prevent Drift
Dec/Jan 2009
Rain, Snow, Sleet, or Freezing Rain?
Winter Weather Illustrations
Climate Averages
November 2009
Wet Weather Ahead?
Climate Trends
Oklahoma Averages for Oct. & Nov.
October 2009
Farm Forecast
Forecast Products
Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down?
July 2009
Running on Empty
Irrigation Plan
Food Fun
June 2009
Rain Go Away
Oklahoma Rain
After the Storm
May 2009
Frozen Assets, Dried Out Dreams
Oklahoma Wheat
Coping with Disaster
April 2009
La Nina: The Girl Who Dried Out Oklahoma
Dry Oklahoma
Drought Index: The "No-Rain" Gauge
March 2009
Kill Crabgrass
Applying Herbicides
Tune In to SUNUP
Jan/Feb 2009
Burn Ban Changes
Burning Questions
Safety First: Burning Guide
Nov/Dec 2008
Weather and Climate
Climate Tools
Global Warming: Is This For Real?
Sept/Oct 2008
Seeding and Drilling Wheat
Wheat Tidings
Planning for First Hollow Stem
May/June 2008
The New Agweather Site
How to Navigate the New Site
What to Know About Weatherscope
April 2008
A New Way to Water Lawns
Simple Watering
Send Garden Pests Packing
Dec/Jan 2007
2007 Weather Diversity
Climate Sleuth
Where is the Snow?
August 2007
Growing Days
Featured Products
Rainy Day Blues
July 2007
Is This Normal?
Featured Products
Mixed Bag of Weather
June 2007
Harvesting Hope
Weather and Work
Dry Times
May 2007
Beef: From Pasture to Plate
Weathering the Weather
Feed and Food
April 2007
Oklahoma's Wrath
Thunderstorm Watch
Directing Light
March 2007
Growing Days
Featured Products
Rainy Day Blues
February 2007
Wheat's Nine Lives
What Makes Wheat Grow
What is Wheat First Hollow Stem
January 2007
Out With the Old...
Farewell 2006
Wheat Sustained Minimal Damage
December 2006
Drought Severe in NW Oklahoma
How Dry is Your Farm?
El Nino?
November 2006
Working Together
Looking at Forecasts
Introducing OK-FIRE
October 2006
A State Divided
How Much Rain Have You Had?
National Weather Center